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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
EARLY MAIL SERVICE.
The First Line of Post Packet Boats Plying
Between England and America.

The First Line of Post Packet Boats Plying
Between England and America.
The early history of the postal service
between this country and its ''planta-
tions'' across the Atlantic is curious
and interesting. In the first attempt to
establish such service it was proposed
that the packet boats should set sail
from the Isle of Wight. On the 25th of
February, 1908, the Lords of Trade re-
ported to the Earl of Nottingham on
proposal made by Sir Jeffrey Jeffreys
for establishing u regular service of
packet boats between that island and
New York. The lords conferred with
Jeffreys and learned the exact nature
of his proposals, which were to place OH
the line two ships, for sailing or row.
ing, each of $50 tons burden and carry
ing fourteen guns and crew of forty
men. One of these ships would, he
said, be ready to ''part" a few days
after entering into an agreement, and
sail direct to New York, remain there
thirty days and then return. The new
packet was to start two months after
the first. Jeffreys reserved the right
of taking passengers and fifty tons
of merchandise on each voyage. For
remuneration he asked the sum of f35O
q month, and stipulated that the ship
should receive "effectual protection"
The act of 1710 gives us curious in
sight into one of the most frequent
causes of delay in the conveyance OF
letters from one part of America to
another. This was the rapacity of the
ferrymen in levying black-mail on the
post-boys, SO to speak, Notwithstanding
that the ferries were to have been free
for the post. So it was enacted that
any delay on II ferryman's part of n
longer time than half an hour should
be punished by u fine of f5. BY the
act of 1710 an increase in the postagr
rate was made and the following scale
fixed, so far as concerned New York.
for ''single" letter, one shilling
''double," two shillings, and "treble,"
three shillings; a letter of an ounce
weight being carried for the modest
sum of four shillings. The postage to
New York remained at the same ex-
orbitant rate for years. Thus it hap
pened that when in 1850 q certain
American divine sent to friend at
Lambeth two tracts of his own COM
position, the recipient acknowledged
them in these words: "Good Dr. john
son, am greatly obliged for the two
tracts, but the postage on them
amounted to thirty-five shillings.-&.
James Gazette.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
Wearing Live Ornaments.

No little beetles or sorpents have as
yet appeared this season on the evening
toilets of those of the earth who can
afford to be eccentric. Twenty years ago
French women had a caprice for snakes.
The Princess de Ia Tour d'Auvergne
always kept little one in her pocket.
alive of course. Her husband objected,
and her friends did not all quite like it,
but no entreaties availed to separate
her from the little reptile that she
loved. Nine. Musard wore u small
viper on her neck, amid her incompar-
able diamonds. When she appeared in
her box at the opera every glass in the
house was levelled at her, rs she sat
scintillating with the diamonds and
with the death coil of the serpent's s
body, showing off the whiteness of her
neck. Later ON, the Countess Villeneuve
wore for several months on her neck a
beautiful scarab@us beetle, tethered to
q ring by q slender gold chain, so that
it could run about her shoulders.-Bos-
ton GLOBE.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
FARM AND ElRESIDE.

--Hominy: Cut cold homlny or hasty
pudding into thin slices, dip each piece
into well beaten egg, and fry on a grid
Cincinnati Times.
Prof George +. Morrow thinks that
an infusion Of the blood of the old
woods hog would give vigor of consti-
tuition to the present degenerate race Of
swine.
Peanut Candy: Two cups Of brown
sugar, half q cup Of molasses, one and
one-half cups of water, butter size OF
an egg, and two cups Of peanut meats.
Boil until thick.
|. If the hair is thin, shingle close
and apply strong warm sage tea every
morning, rubbing well, for about three
weeks; the hair will come in thick in its
natural olor.--Boston Budget.
Squash Pie: One cup Of sifted
squash, one and one-half small-sized
crackers rolled and sifted, or one egg,
two cups of milk, one-half cup of sugar,
salt and spice to your taste.-Me House
hold.
Trees certainly vary in the quality
Of the sugar they produce. Therefore,
it might pay to save the seed of few
Of the finest trees, and plant them. A
little work in improving the maple may
pay in future years.
Fish glue is not as generally mp
preciated in a household rs it deserves.
1t will mend either furniture, glass or
china-this last so well that the articles
can be used constantly, if a little care
is used in the washing.
On most farms there are places
difficult to cultivate, or alongside the
highway, where sugar naples can be
planted to advantage. In twenty-five
years or less they will yield II fine flow
of sap. A row of such trees along the
highway would soon make good posts
for a barbea wire fence, and later yield
good sugar. Western Rural.
German Way of Cooking Carrots
Peel and slice thin, boil until tender
then drain off water add butter and
let them simmer while, then turn or
rich milk with flour enough to make I;
gravy. They are nice without the mill
for a change.
"A lately discovered. but extremely
simple use of camphor is appreciated
/ in the household. If the varnish or
woodwork or furniture is changed il
spots to white from drops of cologne o1
bayrum, or from heated dishes, it can bt
changed back by rubbing the spot will
a cloth wet in camphor.-7roy Times
Apple Turnover: Roll out tolerabl,
thin u little piece of light pastry; place
in it a large apple of good baking kind
pared and cored; cover it we'll with thu
paste and secure it firmly; bake in ;
temperate oven. Four of these turn
overs, as they are called, make dish
they are good either hot or cold.-Er
change.
Gingerbread Loaf: Put a pound o
whole wheat meal Qinely ground) int
bowl with half pound of fine oat
meal; add half pint of treacle and hal
pound of brown sugar, an ounce eacl
of ground ginger and caraway seeds
four ounces of candied peel thinly shred
and six ounces of butter rubbed in finely
Mix together half pint of milk, on
egg, and a teaspoonful of carbonate o
soda, thoroughly blend the whole, anf
bake in well-buttered tin, in sioy
oven, until skewer comes out of tn
centre quite clean.-N Y Observer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

Old horses become more ravenous
for food as their teeth become poorer.
and will eat SO rapidly that half of it
will be swallowed without chewing. Fit
is not possible to give cut hay moistened
with meal, there will still be some gain
In cutting the feed and mixing the whole
grain with it. The horse will eat it less
greedily, and in trying to pick out the
grain from the cut feed will chew and
mix 1t with the saliva, and thug digestit
more perfectIy.-N Y. Her0lk
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

Tho newest fashion in ladies' hats will
doubtless cause n fiutter of plcasurable ex-
element among the fair sex. Ladies are
always susceptible TO the changes Of % fash
Ion plate; and the more startling the de-
parturc, the more earnest the gossip over
the new mode. DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription Is q positive cure for tho ills which
af1lict females and make their lives miser.
able. This sovereign panacea can be relied
on in cases of displacements and all func-
tional arrangements. II builds up the poor,
haggard and dragged-out victim, and gives
her renewed hope and fresh lease OF life.
1t Is the only medicine for woman's pccu-
liar weaknesses and ailments, sold by
tho manufacturers, that 1t will give salts
faction In every case, or money refunded.
Read printed guarantee on bottle wrapper.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

MRS. d. II. WADE, Scranton, Pa, writes:
"Had lamo back for Is years and st.
Jacobs Oil completely cured me-" Price,
fifty cents.
Rev. Jas. Powell, d. D., Sec. Amer. Mis-.
sionary Association, SO Read Street, N. Y,
regards Red Star Cough Cure as the best OF
remedies and drecommendsit. Price % cents.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
Tho Cutest Little Things.

"Cute''! he echoed. "Well, l don't know
as .ne aa5ottnUe wouiu haYs @ occurred f @ TO Inc
that they do their work thoroughly, yet
make no fuss about it; cause no pain or
weakness; and, in short, are everything
that pill ought to be, and nothing that II
ought not, then agree that Pierce's Pleas.
ant Purgative Pellets are about the cutest
little things goingw
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
The Oft Told Story

"I am glad, my child" says the mother to her eld.
est daughter, "to see you improving in health so
rapidly. Hoods Sarsapara is doing wonders for
you, after your long and severe illness. You look
better every day."
"Yes, mother, I feel so much stronger, too
Why, can play NIL the afternoon, and not feel
tired. And the medicine is so pleasant to take.
Sister always wants taste when am taking It,"
well, 1t Is really peculiar and q remarkable
medicine. i have been reading its Phenomenal
Record. Every statement is fair that II carries
In fnn
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
Hoods Sarsaparilla

seems to be thoroughly honest and reliable"
My daughter had been ang some time with
general debility and Hoods Sarsaparilla was rec
commended tous After she had taken three bottles
she was completely cured and built up. Its with
great pleasure that l recommend Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla." BEN NJ. MIRRIELEEs, Supt. Cincinnati l.
Louisville Mail Line Co., Cincinnati.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

During 1885 eleven new asteroids
were detected, increasing the number
known to 264. OF this total, fifty-seven
have been discovered by DR.. j. Paliss.
of Vienna, and fortv-six by Dr.. Peters.
OF Clinton. N. Y.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

is not always innate or born with them, but
many instances are known where It has
been acquired by the persistent and Judi
cious use Of DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

CoUaHs AND COLDS. Those who are suf
fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat
stc., should try BRowN's BRONCHIAL
rRoCHEs. Sold only in 1ores. Price 25 cts
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

COMPLIMENTS to tailors ought as q rule
to come under the head of fitting tributes
Merchant Traveller.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

OXYGEN CURE. Throat, lung, nervous dis
eases. Book free. Dr.Geppert, Cincinnati,O q
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

SINCE an old joke is called chestnut,
why shouldn't an old bean be called 0
wallnut!-Nec Haven Ne,cs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold every where. 25c
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
PurifieS the Blood

MY daughter, II years old, had her blood poi
soned by wearing colored hose, and troublesome
sores broke out on her feet and hands. Nothing
seemed to do her any good. We finally decided to
try Hoods Sarsnparilla and after taking two bottles
she was entirely cured, as we have seen no indi-
cations of impure blood SINCE" MRs. ROBERT
BACKENSToE, Circleville, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

PIPING times in Germany-,500,0o0 meer-
schaums made ycarly.-Boston Globe
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

THK man who wears tight boots never
trcmbles in his shoes -Dosfos 7Sunsyipt
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

RIeHr wrongs no man; though IL de.
pends something on what you writo. Tsrss
StffSUgs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

II afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac
Thompson's EyeWater. Druggists sell It. 25c.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

MILD, soothing, and healing is DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

TACKLE an Obstinate Cough or Cold with
Hale's Honey of Horchound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

How to keep the boys at home-induce
somo Of the neighbors' girls to run in
often.-Ieras Strings.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

SrIsScE Ia golden. but a woman il per-
feotiy willing to take somebody else's
word for it,-DansSiik Breeze
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

MARRYING by proxy is what may be con
sidered proxy-mate bliss.-Bostos Tya,t
srytyi
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

OF the peculiar medicinal merits of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is fully confirmed by the voluntary testi-
mony of thousands who have tried II. Peculiar in
the combination. proportion, and preparation of ts
ingredients peculiar In tho extreme care with
which 1t is put up. Hoods SGrsapnr!lla accom-
plishes cures where other preparations entirely
fail. Peculiar In the nnequallcd good name II has
made at home, which IL tower of strength
abroad" peculiar in the phenomenal salesit has at
tanned, the most popular and succcssf ] spring
medicine and blood purifier before the public to-day
Is Hoods SarsaDurilla,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

CATTLE arc demure, innocentlooking
creatures. but their langua age is GLOW
, 1887-10-14

A feeble old lady who has lived in this
vale of tears for a trifc over three quarters
of a century called at the court house yes
terday and requested an interview with
the chairman of the board of county COM
missioners.
Her case, according to the version rem
dered is one of those sad and seemingly
unavoidable incidents which so seldom
occur in this country. 1t was simply the
story of mother in-law against daughter
in-law.
The woman gave her name as Mrs.
Twiss and stated that her son and his
wife resided on the south side. She had
lived with them for a number of years
and had furnished a greater portion of
the money with which the modest home
was purchased. She and the daughter
in-law could not agree. Her son had
taken sides with his wife and ordered his
aged mother to leave the house.
The aged and infrm lady was admitted
to the county hospital, where she will re-
main for the present.
, 1887-10-14
A AFFAIR.
The Marriage of Ida May Bennett to
Lieut.. Muir.

Quite a society event occurred at Fort
Russell last evening which was attended
by a number of Cheyenne people. 1t
was the union of Ida May Bennett,
daughter of Capt. Bennett, to Lieut.
Muir, of the 7th regiment. The cere-
mony took place in the spacious hall at
the post, and was witnessed by a large
concourse of invited guests. Rev. DR..
Rafter, of the Episcopal church, ofici-
ated, and united the couple in his usual
impressive manner The hall where the
pleasant event occurred was handsomely
decorated for the occasion.
After The ceremony a splendid luncheon
was served to the guests, and the presents,
which were numerous and valuable, were
presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Muir. The
marriage was the most pleasant affair of
the kind which has occurred at the fort
for several years.
, 1887-10-14

There was a miniature riot on the west
side Yesterday forenoon. Mollie Marsh,
a colored woman, alleges that Sarah
Howard, another dark hued damsel, pur-
Joined a costly gown from her wardrobe.
Mollie mildly intimated to the winsome
Sarah that a return of the article would
avoid high priced litigation and loathsome
Imprisonment. Sarah responded in num-
bers more profane than polite, that we're
she in the act of c~linging t life on the
flats with both feet, the dress would not
be returned, and threatened to disfgure
the features of her advisor. An officer
happened along at that opportune mo.
ment, and a suspension of hostilities en-
sued. The case will be settled in Judge
Lees court this afternoon. After both
parties have been tried for disturbing the
peace, Miss Howard will be arraigned for
the larceny of the dress.
, 1887-10-14
A TOTAL
An Engineer who Survived a Terrible
Accident.

About the worst wreck of a human be-
ing ever in this section since the depart
ure of the Union Cattle company employe
who sustained the loss of his hands and
legs while lost during a snow storm sew
eral years ago, was a west bound passen-
ger last evening.
6. A. Mortimer is is the gentleman's
name, and less than a year ago he was
one of the happiest engineers who ever
pulled a throttle. Last March, through
the economy of millionaires a passenger
train which he was pulling over the
Michigan Southern railway was badly
wrecked by the collapse of a poorly con.
structed bridge. But two persons were
injured and the description of the occur
renee occupied but a few lines in the list
of casualties among the next days tele-
grams. Geo. Carmody, the fireman, sus-
tanned internal injuries and died within
twenty four hours.
So badly was Mortimer crushed and
bruised that the physicians asserted that
there wasn't an intact bone in his anato.
my, and that it was impossible for him to
recover. The patient, who once pos
sessed an iron constitution, knew that he
was seriously injured, but didn't propose
to expire without a struggle. To his
courage he owes his life, though his re-
turn to life was slow.
Mortimer, still quite happy, is armless
and l4gless, and his features are hor-
ribly distigured. Since recovering from
the accident consumption has attacked
him, and Re is now en- route to Southern
California.
, 1887-10-14
TowN TALK
Cosby Little paragraphs Picked UT
Throughout the City.

Maximum temperature yesterday go,
minimum, 30'.
There are said to be several rather tough
resorts in Crow creek flats.
Within the past few nights thieves have
attempted to enter the residences of Geo.
Masten and Geo. W. Hoyt.
The Milton Mobiles company played four
nights in Leadville to the largest audiences
ever in a theater in that city.
Stokes, the Alert %iaintor, was in his ele-
ment last night. Stokesis a bigger man
than Grant" when arrayed in his uniform.
The Alert ball was such a grand success
that another popular fire company pro-
poses to shortly give a similar entertain
ment.
The Cheyenne favorites, the Mobiles,
will present Mr.. Mobiles new play From
Sire to Son at the opera house tonight.
A frst-class company support the two
stars.
Several copper-faced sewing machine
agents are working the town." One of
the number insists on leaving samples of
his stock in trade at residences for inmates
ito try"
Branniger andMc Cormick, two prisoners
in the county Jail, recently presented one
of the officials with a handsome hanging
basket, which they manufactured from a
delicate fabric furnished them.
Paseora Hayward, the magnificent ami
NAL which attracted SO much attention in
the speed ring here during fair week, was
yesterday awarded first premium for stand
ard bred trottlng stock. The record is
stated as 2:22.
Rev. B. Stanton, the Douglas minister
who was formerly a noted Brooklyn divine,
and who enjoys the reputation of being an
orator in every sense of the word, lectures
at the opera house tomorrow night. His
subject is Doctors and Doctors"
Joe Dapita, the young Bohemian held
as a witness against John Lynch, has been
attending the public school since the fall
term began. Yesterday he tried to leave
town for the third time and Sheriff Sharp
less has confined him for the present.
, 1887-10-14

Some stealthy and light fingered midi
vidual recently entered a portion of the
basement of the Inter Ocean hotel, where
several valises were stored. Selecting a
grip that conveyed the impression that
the owner vas the possessor of more than
one suit of clothes, the robber didn't
waste time in trying to break the lock,
but simply cut it open with a knife. The
booty was not extensive, but quite valua-
BILE, it consisting of a new suit of clothes
and half a dozen white shirts.
The theft was not discovered until yes
terday, and as the receptacle has been
stored in the hotel for some time, it is
impossible to determine when the raid
was made.
, 1887-10-14
THE ALERT BALL.
A Large Attendance and a Pleasant
Time.

For several days every member of the
popular Alert Hose company has had but
one topic for conversation, one event for
consideration-the celebration ofthe tenth
anniversary of the organization of the
company. When the boys whose motto
is I'VE Strive to Save" do anything, the
project is of necessity a grand success,
When they form a team and enter 1t in a
tournament they win a prize. When
they start for a fire they arrive in double
quick time and throw water on the flames,
and when the Alerts nou hat they
propose giving a ball there is an immedi-
ate demand for tickets.
The celebration last evening was a com
plimentary entertainment to their fellow
firemen and friends. The attendance was
large, the music fine and the affair a com
plete success. The laddies who drag the
white jumper with the big wheels we're
unanimously voted most entertaining
hosts. Large delegations of the Pioneers,
Durants and Clarks were present. with a
a opiihhlluS VI OuSlluduoi huu pdIIlCl-
pated In the commemoration of the tenth
year of the existence of the corporation.
The Alert hose company has been pop
ular since its formation and many of the
leading citizens are members of it to-day.
The company is Incorporated, owns prop
erty, maintains a sick fund and is inan-
clally prosperous.
Following is a list of the committees
managing last evenings party: Arrange
ments-F. A. Roedel, l.. G. jerks, f.
A. Dana, f. A. Tillman; Reception-W.
Richardson, G. d. Goodsell, Jno. Chase.
G. Boulter, Sam Richie; Floor. w.
McCarten, A. J. Schilling, D. Taylor, A.
Roedel, A. Tomamichael; Door,. S.
Smith, G. Thompson, NJ. Teahan.
, 1887-10-14
TURNS HIGHWAYMAN.
Mccoy Successfully Essays the
Roll of HoId-up.
He RObs a Traveller of $40 Near
Lusk, Last Monday.
"Kid" Sterry, the Alleged Horse
Thief, in His Old Quarters.
ENERGETIC MIR. MCCOY.
He Keeps Out of Sight, But Gets IN His
Work Just the Same.

Special Correspondence of THE LEADER.
LUsK, Wyo., Oct. ll.-As may well be
imagined this section was wild with excite
ment over the escape of Mccoy and his
fellow prisoners. That he has since trav-
eled through this immediate neighborhood
there is not the shadow of a doubt. You
have already heard that W o horses were
stolen from a ranch on Cherry creek. and
with them two brides and saddles. Boots
were also taken and two pairs of shippers
left behind.
A quantity of clothing and provisions
was stolen last from the 4 j ranch, sup
possibly by Mccoy and his partner.
Yesterday while a cowboy called Boney
was on his way to Lusk he was halted on
the road by a masked man, who forced
him to throw up his hands and demanded
his money. Boney had about $40 on his
person and this amount he turned over to
the foot pad, after which he was allowed
tie depart in peace. The cowboy who was
robbed was riding one horse and led
another, on which his bedding was
packed. In the bedding was $24O in
money, but this he saved. Boney is
satisfied that the depredator was Mccoy,
and everybody who has heard his story
agrees IN this opinion.
The parties from this place who have
been in pursuit of Mccoy and Leroy
have all returned. Deputy Sheriff Owens
came In to-day and will leave again for
the northern country tomorrow. If he
and Mccoy should come together there
will be trouble, and the gentle William
will not have any the best of it.